Jonathan L. Howard
@jonathanlhoward.bsky.social
I write novels & games. Johannes Cabal, Carter & Lovecraft, THE SHADOW ON THE GLASS for "Call of Cthulhu," Russalka, Kyth the Taker, Goon Squad, co-wrote BROKEN SWORD I-III, principal writer on ATOMFALL. All my fault. Sorry.
UK. Portrait: Small Robot
UK. Portrait: Small Robot
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OKAY GANG BUCKLE UP we are PUBLISHERS MARKETPLACE OFFICIAL for WICKHILLS
Thank you to @mkcurry.bsky.social and @jonathanstrahan.bsky.social and @torbooks.bsky.social for making it happen!
Prepare for me to NOT SHUT UP ABOUT THIS MOTHERFUPPIN BOOK (when I am less busy)
Thank you to @mkcurry.bsky.social and @jonathanstrahan.bsky.social and @torbooks.bsky.social for making it happen!
Prepare for me to NOT SHUT UP ABOUT THIS MOTHERFUPPIN BOOK (when I am less busy)
February 5, 2026 at 8:16 PM
OKAY GANG BUCKLE UP we are PUBLISHERS MARKETPLACE OFFICIAL for WICKHILLS
Thank you to @mkcurry.bsky.social and @jonathanstrahan.bsky.social and @torbooks.bsky.social for making it happen!
Prepare for me to NOT SHUT UP ABOUT THIS MOTHERFUPPIN BOOK (when I am less busy)
Thank you to @mkcurry.bsky.social and @jonathanstrahan.bsky.social and @torbooks.bsky.social for making it happen!
Prepare for me to NOT SHUT UP ABOUT THIS MOTHERFUPPIN BOOK (when I am less busy)
Gods help us if that happens; Wes Streeting's what happens when you put a migraine in a suit.
I mean, I'm no fan of Starmer, and I would be very glad to see the back of McSweeney -- a polyp in the body politic -- but Streeting?
I mean, I'm no fan of Starmer, and I would be very glad to see the back of McSweeney -- a polyp in the body politic -- but Streeting?
The MPs who will choose the next Prime Minister once Starmer inevitably resigns were hand-picked by friend of Jeffrey Epstein, the serially disgraced Peter Mandelson.
Expect them to force Mandelson's protege Wes Streeting on us.
Expect them to force Mandelson's protege Wes Streeting on us.
February 5, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Gods help us if that happens; Wes Streeting's what happens when you put a migraine in a suit.
I mean, I'm no fan of Starmer, and I would be very glad to see the back of McSweeney -- a polyp in the body politic -- but Streeting?
I mean, I'm no fan of Starmer, and I would be very glad to see the back of McSweeney -- a polyp in the body politic -- but Streeting?
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Context: this speech is from SIR THOMAS MORE, a history written, as near as scholars can tell, in the early 1600s by 6 or 7 people including Dekker, Heywood, Chettle, Shakespeare, and Munday.
It was never performed, because Jacobean England was a police state and it was banned by the censor.
It was never performed, because Jacobean England was a police state and it was banned by the censor.
Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again.
#Pinks #ProudBlue
#Pinks #ProudBlue
February 5, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Context: this speech is from SIR THOMAS MORE, a history written, as near as scholars can tell, in the early 1600s by 6 or 7 people including Dekker, Heywood, Chettle, Shakespeare, and Munday.
It was never performed, because Jacobean England was a police state and it was banned by the censor.
It was never performed, because Jacobean England was a police state and it was banned by the censor.
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"Pressure mounts on the PM as even retro-whimsy social media account CEEFAUX lays into him." #KeirStarmer #MandelsonEpstein #spellingmatters
February 5, 2026 at 1:40 PM
"Pressure mounts on the PM as even retro-whimsy social media account CEEFAUX lays into him." #KeirStarmer #MandelsonEpstein #spellingmatters
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RUN. RUN FAR AWAY FROM THIS CONTEST.
Venerable magazine Harper's Bazaar is running its short story contest again, with the winner receiving "the chance" of publication in the magazine. Just one catch: per the wording of the guidelines, _just by entering_ you transfer copyright ownership of your story to Harper's parent, Hearst. 1/3
February 4, 2026 at 11:47 PM
RUN. RUN FAR AWAY FROM THIS CONTEST.
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This is superb. Ian McKellen delivers a blistering pro-immigration monologue written by Shakespeare, that makes you want to punch the air with exhilaration. Wow, wow, wow.
An absolute must-watch. (Starts at 20:10 but the entire interview is a joy.) youtu.be/2l2RqzVG4ag
An absolute must-watch. (Starts at 20:10 but the entire interview is a joy.) youtu.be/2l2RqzVG4ag
"There's Nothing I Enjoy More Than Acting In The Theater" - Ian McKellen EXTENDED INTERVIEW
YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
youtu.be
February 5, 2026 at 8:46 AM
This is superb. Ian McKellen delivers a blistering pro-immigration monologue written by Shakespeare, that makes you want to punch the air with exhilaration. Wow, wow, wow.
An absolute must-watch. (Starts at 20:10 but the entire interview is a joy.) youtu.be/2l2RqzVG4ag
An absolute must-watch. (Starts at 20:10 but the entire interview is a joy.) youtu.be/2l2RqzVG4ag
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Education in the US is so underfunded they can only afford a single math
February 4, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Education in the US is so underfunded they can only afford a single math
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Thrilled my article on the contributions of female writers to the #Wuxia genre (published recently in ArtReview's magagzine) is now on their website. The work of women writers and gender rep has been a major part of my research, which I hope to put in the upcoming book! artreview.com/there-is-no-...
There is No Such Thing as ‘Real’ Wuxia
The global popularity of Chinese historical fantasy has brought forward a new era of female writers. How did this revolution start?
artreview.com
February 4, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Thrilled my article on the contributions of female writers to the #Wuxia genre (published recently in ArtReview's magagzine) is now on their website. The work of women writers and gender rep has been a major part of my research, which I hope to put in the upcoming book! artreview.com/there-is-no-...
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I've reread this like 3 times. Freed herself from slavery by running away, *went back a week later bc the slaver was talking shit, set his house on fire, and then escaped again is absolutely incredible queen shit
As an aside, Rachel is a legend. (From Fischer’s “African Founders”)
February 4, 2026 at 1:51 PM
I've reread this like 3 times. Freed herself from slavery by running away, *went back a week later bc the slaver was talking shit, set his house on fire, and then escaped again is absolutely incredible queen shit
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Blades '68 launches Tuesday! This official expansion for Blades in the Dark twists the kaleidoscope of tone and genre.
Subversive spy games, daring heists, and paranormal mindbenders await you under the radiating light of an artificial sun.
Enter the Bluetime:
www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti...
Subversive spy games, daring heists, and paranormal mindbenders await you under the radiating light of an artificial sun.
Enter the Bluetime:
www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti...
February 4, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Blades '68 launches Tuesday! This official expansion for Blades in the Dark twists the kaleidoscope of tone and genre.
Subversive spy games, daring heists, and paranormal mindbenders await you under the radiating light of an artificial sun.
Enter the Bluetime:
www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti...
Subversive spy games, daring heists, and paranormal mindbenders await you under the radiating light of an artificial sun.
Enter the Bluetime:
www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti...
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ICYMI, preorder my books and get some extra content
(also valid for new UK buys from Dec 2025 onwards)
(also valid for new UK buys from Dec 2025 onwards)
Preorder campaign for the re-release of my Gothic Paris books -(March 10th!!!): pre-order any of the books in the series & get an EXCLUSIVE ebook with bonus shenanigans involving Fallen angels, a birthday party and a decidedly over-friendly magical fungus
www.aliettedebodard.com/2026/01/23/d...
www.aliettedebodard.com/2026/01/23/d...
February 2, 2026 at 8:04 AM
ICYMI, preorder my books and get some extra content
(also valid for new UK buys from Dec 2025 onwards)
(also valid for new UK buys from Dec 2025 onwards)
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“Everyone involved pretends they had absolutely no idea.” Ian Hislop, Private Eye’s editor, appeared on Tonight with Andrew Marr to discuss the Epstein files, and the cover the Eye ran in reference to the paedophile sex trafficker all the way back in 2011.
February 4, 2026 at 8:36 PM
“Everyone involved pretends they had absolutely no idea.” Ian Hislop, Private Eye’s editor, appeared on Tonight with Andrew Marr to discuss the Epstein files, and the cover the Eye ran in reference to the paedophile sex trafficker all the way back in 2011.
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Countries now launching investigations linked to the Epstein files:
France
Turkey
United Kingdom
Poland
Lithuania
Norway
Latvia
Australia
North Macedonia
Sweden
Countries NOT investigating the Epstein files:
USA
France
Turkey
United Kingdom
Poland
Lithuania
Norway
Latvia
Australia
North Macedonia
Sweden
Countries NOT investigating the Epstein files:
USA
February 4, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Countries now launching investigations linked to the Epstein files:
France
Turkey
United Kingdom
Poland
Lithuania
Norway
Latvia
Australia
North Macedonia
Sweden
Countries NOT investigating the Epstein files:
USA
France
Turkey
United Kingdom
Poland
Lithuania
Norway
Latvia
Australia
North Macedonia
Sweden
Countries NOT investigating the Epstein files:
USA
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I'm relaunching Dominion of the Fallen in the US with @awfulagent.bsky.social
Magnificent covers by @fringe-element.net
Deliciously gothic atmosphere, queer characters from across the world, and high intrigue--in a Paris wrecked by magical cataclysms
March 10th, 2026!
awfulagent.com/ebooks/the-h...
Magnificent covers by @fringe-element.net
Deliciously gothic atmosphere, queer characters from across the world, and high intrigue--in a Paris wrecked by magical cataclysms
March 10th, 2026!
awfulagent.com/ebooks/the-h...
December 3, 2025 at 8:18 PM
I'm relaunching Dominion of the Fallen in the US with @awfulagent.bsky.social
Magnificent covers by @fringe-element.net
Deliciously gothic atmosphere, queer characters from across the world, and high intrigue--in a Paris wrecked by magical cataclysms
March 10th, 2026!
awfulagent.com/ebooks/the-h...
Magnificent covers by @fringe-element.net
Deliciously gothic atmosphere, queer characters from across the world, and high intrigue--in a Paris wrecked by magical cataclysms
March 10th, 2026!
awfulagent.com/ebooks/the-h...
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The Room Next Door - Donald Trump and the New Guy
Only on YouTube.
Only on YouTube.
The Room Next Door - Donald Trump and the New Guy
YouTube video by Michael Spicer
youtu.be
February 2, 2026 at 8:25 AM
The Room Next Door - Donald Trump and the New Guy
Only on YouTube.
Only on YouTube.
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It seems that Epstein is in the Trump files.
February 3, 2026 at 2:57 PM
It seems that Epstein is in the Trump files.
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When we asked Reform if they used NationBuilder, Richard Tice, Reform’s deputy leader, denied it. That denial was signed with a ‘statement of truth’. But we can now reveal that in July 2025, Tice and Reform had to make an embarrassing admission – Tice was wrong and Reform does use NationBuilder.
Landmark case against Nigel Farage’s Reform reaches the High Court
When voters asked Reform about their data, the party ignored them – now they’ll have to explain in court why they don’t listen
goodlaw.social
February 4, 2026 at 11:18 AM
When we asked Reform if they used NationBuilder, Richard Tice, Reform’s deputy leader, denied it. That denial was signed with a ‘statement of truth’. But we can now reveal that in July 2025, Tice and Reform had to make an embarrassing admission – Tice was wrong and Reform does use NationBuilder.
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Damn you’re telling me the technology that was very obviously intended for unregulated speculation and criminal enterprises was used to do awful things
"We've basically funded an elite global pedophile ring since 2015. I feel sick."
Crypto Bros Nauseated After Realizing Bitcoin Itself Was Funded by Jeffrey Epstein
The crypto community is reeling from the discovery that Epstein was a huge backer of early Bitcoin efforts.
trib.al
February 4, 2026 at 9:38 AM
Damn you’re telling me the technology that was very obviously intended for unregulated speculation and criminal enterprises was used to do awful things
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ACTION: BEFORE THE BAN!
Ahead of our new collection on the 18th February, we're celebrating 50 years of Britain's most controversial comic - as we head to issue #3!
Pre-order today: https://bit.ly/44YIF1F
Ahead of our new collection on the 18th February, we're celebrating 50 years of Britain's most controversial comic - as we head to issue #3!
Pre-order today: https://bit.ly/44YIF1F
February 4, 2026 at 11:00 AM
ACTION: BEFORE THE BAN!
Ahead of our new collection on the 18th February, we're celebrating 50 years of Britain's most controversial comic - as we head to issue #3!
Pre-order today: https://bit.ly/44YIF1F
Ahead of our new collection on the 18th February, we're celebrating 50 years of Britain's most controversial comic - as we head to issue #3!
Pre-order today: https://bit.ly/44YIF1F
"I'm a Potato (and I'm So Hip)" - DEVO
"Thank Heaven for Push Button Phones" - You've Got Foetus on Your Breath
"The Girls Want to Be With the Girls" - Talking Heads
"Thank Heaven for Push Button Phones" - You've Got Foetus on Your Breath
"The Girls Want to Be With the Girls" - Talking Heads
Deleted a post about “what’s your least favorite song” because the vibes are bad enough already.
Instead: what’s your favorite song that has a long title, say at least 6 words long?
Mine: “Elderly Woman Behind the Counter in a Small Town” (Pearl Jam)
Instead: what’s your favorite song that has a long title, say at least 6 words long?
Mine: “Elderly Woman Behind the Counter in a Small Town” (Pearl Jam)
February 4, 2026 at 10:24 AM
"I'm a Potato (and I'm So Hip)" - DEVO
"Thank Heaven for Push Button Phones" - You've Got Foetus on Your Breath
"The Girls Want to Be With the Girls" - Talking Heads
"Thank Heaven for Push Button Phones" - You've Got Foetus on Your Breath
"The Girls Want to Be With the Girls" - Talking Heads
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I've told this story on ContrabandCamp but it's worth sharing for BHM because it's one of the greatest stories ever.
A thread.
A thread.
February 4, 2026 at 5:07 AM
I've told this story on ContrabandCamp but it's worth sharing for BHM because it's one of the greatest stories ever.
A thread.
A thread.
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A correction for the ages (from The Guardian's review of 'Melania'):
February 3, 2026 at 8:23 PM
A correction for the ages (from The Guardian's review of 'Melania'):
Want to get to Climax? Here's how you do it, according to Alise Morales: youtu.be/ejklu1OvWFs
The Lead In Every Romantasy Book
YouTube video by CharactersWelcome
youtu.be
February 3, 2026 at 10:07 PM
Want to get to Climax? Here's how you do it, according to Alise Morales: youtu.be/ejklu1OvWFs
Me: Hmmm, what shall I do with my limited time on Earth? I know! Write something entirely unsellable!
Yes, I am at it again. And, while it may be unsellable (not my IP monkey, not my IP circus), I'm still having fun writing it. It's okay to do things for fun.
Yes, I am at it again. And, while it may be unsellable (not my IP monkey, not my IP circus), I'm still having fun writing it. It's okay to do things for fun.
February 3, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Me: Hmmm, what shall I do with my limited time on Earth? I know! Write something entirely unsellable!
Yes, I am at it again. And, while it may be unsellable (not my IP monkey, not my IP circus), I'm still having fun writing it. It's okay to do things for fun.
Yes, I am at it again. And, while it may be unsellable (not my IP monkey, not my IP circus), I'm still having fun writing it. It's okay to do things for fun.
The Cars That Ate Paris Cold.
February 3, 2026 at 10:32 AM
The Cars That Ate Paris Cold.